Forearm Blood Sampling - Lifescan OneTouch Ultra Owner's Booklet

Forearm Blood Sampling

The forearm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip
so you may find that obtaining a blood sample from
the forearm may be much less painful than using the
fingertip. The technique for forearm sampling is
different from fingertip sampling. Also there are
differences between forearm samples and fingertip
samples that you should understand. Please read the
important information on page 28 carefully.
STEP 1
To aid in obtaining a blood sample from
the forearm, replace the regular sampler
cap with the UltraClear
set the sampler for a deeper puncture.
STEP 2
Select a soft, fleshy area on your forearm
that is clean and dry, away from bone, and
free of visible veins and hair.
Install the OneTouch
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UltraClear Cap.
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Choose the Puncture Site.
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Cap. If necessary,